Eastburg grad Spence finishes sixth in steeplechase

INDIANAPOLIS — East Stroudsburg graduate Michael Spence finished sixth in the Men's 3,000 Meter Steeplechase at the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Sunday.

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INDIANAPOLIS — East Stroudsburg graduate Michael Spence finished sixth in the Men's 3,000 Meter Steeplechase at the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Sunday.

Spence, who graduated from East Stroudsburg High School in 1996, finished in 8:31.65, just over seven seconds behind winner Joshua McAdams.

Legion baseball

EAST STROUDSBURG — In a game that was highlighted by the starting pitchers on both teams, East Stroudsburg edged Birches 1-0 in NORCO Legion baseball on Sunday.

Though fanning only three batters through seven innings, winning Brandon Hodakoski was able to produce outs in key situations throughout the game for East Stroudsburg (8-4-1). Hodakoski, backed by a errorless defense, allowed just four hits, none of which went for extra bases.